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Alley Theatre Presents World Premiere of Syncing Ink

The new play from playwright NSangou Njikam, directed by Niegel Smith, combines hip-hop, theater, and poetry.

Jason Zednick

Houston

February 3, 2017

NSangou Njikam wrote and stars in the world premiere of Syncing Ink, directed by Niegel Smith, at Alley Theatre. — NSangou Njikam wrote and stars in the world premiere of *Syncing Ink*, directed by Niegel Smith, at Alley Theatre.
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The world premiere of Syncing Ink begins performances tonight at Alley Theatre.

In NSangou Njikam's semiautobiographical play, Gordon wants to learn how to rap, thinking it will gain him respect, admiration, and the attention of a beautiful woman. What he doesn't know is that his journey to learn how to rhyme will take him not just deeper into hip-hop, but deeper into his legacy and his purpose. Niegel Smith directs.

The cast of Syncing Ink includes playwright NSangou Njikam, McKenzie Frye, Nuri Hazzard, Elisha Lawson, Adesola A. Osakalumi, Kara Young, and Robyn "DJ Reborn" Rodgers.

Supporting the work of the cast is the creative team of Riccardo Hernandez (scenic design), Claudia Brown (costume design), Kevin Rigdon (lighting design), Justin Ellington (sound design), and Gabriel "Kwikstep" Dionisio (choreography).

Performances continue through March 5.

For tickets and more information, click here.

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